Part of the world drives on the right, while the other drives on the left. It's probably just the Universe's way of telling us to stay home! But on this episode, we'll try to make sense of that confusing right/left driving divide. Plus, how did a simple metallic spring coil become one of the biggest-selling toys of all time? Hear the unusual origin story of the Slinky. Join host Rick Peterson for these topics and more as he answers some of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.
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May 16th, 2025, 11:00 am
Always Wondered
Always Wondered - SLINKY
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Published May 16th, 2025, 11:00 am
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Part of the world drives on the right, while the other drives on the left. It's probably just the Universe's way of telling us to stay home! But on this episode, we'll try to make sense of that confusing right/left driving divide. Plus, how did a simple metallic spring coil become one of the biggest-selling toys of all time? Hear the unusual origin story of the Slinky. Join host Rick Peterson for these topics and more as he answers some of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.
SLINKY is a trademark of POOF-SLINKY, LLC
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Always Wondered
Always Wondered. A podcast that takes a lighthearted look at everyday life's little mysteries.
Have you always wondered who came up with the idea for mouthwash? Who invented the Slinky? Why do we bless someone whenever they sneeze? How come there are dimples on a golf ball? Or what is the origin of the phrase "heard it through the grapevine"? These are the sort of questions that stir our curiosity, and the answers may just surprise you. Join host Rick Peterson every week for a fun and breezy look at some of the things you have always wondered about!
